If you haven’t seen the “Double Rainbow” video by now, my husband would make some comment about the breadth and depth of the hole you’ve been living in for the past two years. I’ve included the video below, should you want to refute him or simple have a laugh down memory lane. Needless to say, … More Double Rainbow
My birthday is the day before Christmas, and my daughter’s is the day before the 4th of July. I mention it because holiday birthdays can make a person a little birthday crazy. (Just ask my husband.) To me, birthdays are a BIG DEAL. Because they have to be. Because you need to wave your arms a lot to … More Birthday Wishes for My Daughter
My gift to you this Friday? No less than a key to happiness. This Joseph Campbell video on childhood, living in the present, and the reflection of age is especially poignant to me as I prepare for my daughter’s second birthday next week. I hope it will be equally thought-provoking for you, no matter what stage … More The Timeline Mirror
Somewhat by accident, I recently re-discovered the pleasures of cookie decorating. I was going to visit my sister and her family and came up with the idea for a host gift. (Yes, I still do those. Here are some ideas.) I thought this would be something my 7-year-old niece would enjoy, but I was surprised … More Cookie Decorating
I was having a bad day and walking the dog. It was about 7:00pm on a cool and cloudy Monday a couple years back. Oblivious to the world around me and in a deep state of musing (as I am wont to do), something made me look up.
Toddler Talk Episode 3 “Bright” Somewhere in Seattle … Szaba: I’ve only seen it in books, but I think that’s the SUN!
I’m so glad my friend Nate posted this on Facebook yesterday. It made me all kinds of happy. Nothing is so pressing that you can’t take three minutes to watch this. And what a great GREAT message, not just for kids, but for all of us.
As most of you know, since my mother-in-law’s death I’ve been on a mission to find ways to keep the memory of Sue alive for my baby girl. That desire, in turn, sparked a passion to help other families in the same situation. Unfortunately, I have many close friends mourning the loss of a parent, right … More Arroz Con Pollo
This goes out to all you hardworking moms, multitasking dads, and thoughtful friends—with an extra special shout out to all you creative types fighting the uphill battle to live the dream. You are awesome. So awesome, in fact, that you deserve more than just one baby panda. You deserve five. Warning: This video may cause cuteness overload. Proceed … More Baby Pandas
Here are some of the many special people we’re remembering today and a little snapshot as to why. I hope this little project brings a bit joy to your day and spurs you to share a story of a loved one with those around you. If you’d like to add your own memory here, it’s … More Memorial Day Remembrances
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